National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

(A Constituent Board of Quality Council of India)

NABL Medical Entry Level Testing M(EL)T Labs Program

"All laboratories are apprised to refer to amended NABL155 and NABL128 documents on NABL website for the revised eligibility criteria to apply for NABL M(EL)T recognition program"
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About Scheme

"NABL has launched voluntary scheme namely “NABL Medical Entry Level Testing M(EL)T Labs Program” for sensitizing the medical testing laboratories performing basic testing to quality practices and access to quality health care for the majority of citizens especially those residing in villages, small towns.

This scheme is an independent quality assurance scheme, which is not covered under APAC & ILAC MRA

The existing scheme has been revised and now this scheme is based on satisfactory proficiency testing (PT) performance and valid for only ONE cycle of three years.

Laboratory application will be reviewed by NABL and decision on recognition will be taken based on performance in proficiency testing (PT). During the recognition period (within three years), on-site assessment (surveillance) will be conducted.

NABL will only recommend those tests in the scope of the laboratory which are available in the scope of the NABL accredited PT provider. Further, regarding the calibration certificate of equipment, it is recommended to calibrate the equipment from the calibrating laboratory for which it is accredited. The authenticity regarding the scope of calibration laboratory and accredited PT provider to be verified from NABL website.

This scheme is NOT applicable for:
• Laboratory in Medical College
• Medical Laboratory operating under a corporate group legal entity
• Laboratory in Hospital with 50 or more beds."

Components Fee/Charges
Recognition Fee (for three year, payable before issue of certificate) ₹ 15000 /-
Surveillance Charge (to be paid after the assessment via portal) On actual basis

Note 1: In addition to the above-mentioned fee, GST @ 18% is to be paid along with said charges/fee.

Note 2: Payment option for Recognition fee will be visible after issue of certificate and payment can be made through the gateway available in the portal.

Contact Us :

nablmelt@nabl.qcin.org

011 4003 2452, 011 4003 2432, 011 4003 2457, 011 4003 2548, 011 4003 2555

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